By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang NGERULMUD, Palau (July 8, 2026) — President Surangel Whipps Jr. will deliver the State of the Republic Address (SORA) on July 22, ending months of scheduling changes, he announced at a press conference Wednesday. “We are looking forward to delivering the SORA on July 22, for there are many important bills […]
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Palau Athletics raises standards as team prepares for regional competition
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau (Feb. 9, 2026) — Palau’s national track and field athletes were urged to meet higher performance expectations during a meeting with the Palau Athletics Board on Feb. 6, as officials outlined preparations for upcoming regional competitions. The board convened the full national team to recognize athletes’ efforts, introduce four new […]
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Sonsorol, Ngiwal basketball players clash, apologize to each other
What was supposed to be a peaceful game turned into a commotion after two opposing teams for the 2019 Belau Games Basketball competition clashed during their match on June 12. The Basketball Technical Committee for the Belau Games, through a memorandum issued to all coaches on June 13, said it is placing Sonsorol and Ngiwal […]
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All set for Belau Games 2019
PNOC says all states represented for the first time after several years Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) Secretary General and Community and Cultural Affairs Minister Baklai Temengil-Chilton said that all states are represented in this year’s Belau Games, the first time after several years. Minister Temengil-Chilton said that a total of 1,615 athletes will participate […]